Uintah County Moves To Build Carnegie Library
The last Legislature enabled Uintah County to levy a one mill tax to establish and maintain a county library, aiming for a Carnegie Endowment match of ten to one. James H Wallis leads a countywide committee gathering representatives from wards and clubs to push the plan quickly, hoping to include a swimming pool and youth recreation in a $360,000 building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
Board of County Commissioners
Library Board
Plana
Carnegie Endowment Fund Commission
City Lbrary Board
James H Wallis
Mra M
EK. Shaffer
Mary B Henry
Twentieth Century Club
Mra C. A Johnson
Taples Club
Final Report of War Work and Syrian Relief Subscriptions
The Uinted War Work Organization and American Syrian Relief drives report near completion with one district outstanding. County committee members urge further contributions totaling about 1765 to reach the allotment, listing precinct by precinct subscriptions and totaling 3642.95. note a transport delay affects Vernal and Salt Lake stage service to Duchesne until after the 20th, with Duchesne trips continuing via Strawbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United War Work Organization
Red Cross
N. J. Meagher
N J Meagher
Don B Colton
Earl Thompson
Aprecincta
Dragon
J H McGuirn
Watson
W. A Banks
Randlett and
Independence
Ij. Horsey
Ouray
M. W. Curry
Moffat
Sings
Wong Sing
Nainbow Mine
H D Ford
Bennett
Leeton
D. L& Tanner
Alterra
J. P Rudy
Dry Guich
Ferry Murray
Cm Hayden
Ardner
Whiterocks
KR L Marlmon
Lapoint
South Liberty
A Ii Lloyd
Maeser and
Dry Fork
B. H Stringham
J. D
Dayla
Forrest Slaughs
Jensen
Wiley Collett
Tridell
Parley Goodrich
Mra Adame
A Downey
Gh Parke
Amelia and
Mary Aurestine
Courty Committee of
American Syrian Relief Fund
Salt Lake
A Night of Real Fun at the Second Ward Chapel
Ver nal presents All Tangled Up a three act comedy about Major Hollis Holliday and a mistaken card swap that entangles seven people The cast includes Major Hollis Holliday Merrill Bennion Lester MacVey and others The Vogue shows June 14 and 16 at 8 30 p m under Mary Sander with a well drilled company promising laughs and relief from excess fat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Ward Chapel
Ecard
Hollis Holliday
Merrill Bennion
Lester MacVey
GI Woodbury
Kealing Plantum
Harmon Sowards
George Raptey
Glenn Bennion
O'Toole
Walter Woolley
Halliday
Bernice McNell Glara
Jabie Are
Grace Tyzack
Vernié
Lydian Cook
Vogue
Mary Sander
Conserving Water Through Shared Effort in Town and Farm
The editor urges farmers and city residents to unite in conserving water for home gardens. Beautiful lawns and flowers consume vast supplies, while sufficient water could grow vegetables for summer and winter use. A joint effort is needed to curb waste and ensure usable water for essential needs.
Manager Gilbert Returns From Spokane Visit
A. S. Gilbert of the YVoguai theatre returns home with his wife after a delightful visit to Spokane. He brings back ideas for local cinema fans and has secured several plays for library and regional groups. Spokane is described as beautifully berging and expanding rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S Gilbert
Tha Yvoguai Theatre
Spokane
Gilbert
Mr. Gilbert
Spokane Fe
Notice to Waiter Users on Garden Sprinkling Rules
City imposes water restrictions due to shortage. Sprinkling of vegetable gardens from mains prohibited. Lawn watering allowed only between six pm and eight am. Violators will have water turned off by the water superintendent. Mayor S D Colton signs the notice.
Judge Morgan Keeps Court Busy Amid Heavy Term
The calendar for this term of court is unusually heavy with many cases heard or continued. Divorces granted include Mary Barnett versus Charles F Barnett and F Marie Lewis versus Franklin Leigs, while several civil judgments favor plaintiffs with amounts like 31.16 and 32794. Alimony and child support terms appear in multiple filings, and several cases are continued for the term or settled out of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Wilbur Stock Food Co
Wiliam Southam
Louis Kaball
John G Davis
Mary Barnett
Charles F Barnett
Consolidated Wagon & Machine Co
J. O Brookbank
Rieger & Lindey
Amos Q Bean
Robert H Wallis
Lyman Reneyage
Pontha Calder
J. Milton Alexander
Henry Helch
Isaac Tong
J . Miller
Della Millers
Miller
Gunnison Valley Bank
Ellis Merkley
Jean Merkley
Alerr
F. Marie Lewis
Frankin le ‘Igs
Dallaphine Fludgon
Samuel Fudson
Jacob J Kililan
Rose Anil Nan
John Dougan
J. D Denvers
Emily Beavera
Anna J. Ward
William FP Ward
State of
Utah
Freak Oil Stream Flows From Hill In Uintah County
The Urado Oil company near Drag on Uintah County reports a natural oil seep that flows about fifteen barrels per day from a hill, described as a freak due to lack of kerogen and ganoling. A tunnel 300 feet from the portal is sought to improve yield, with over a dozen barrels per day expected as the tunnel extends. storage tanks are scarce, delaying full refinery operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake Tribune
Uintah County
Ita
Urado Oil Company
Dragon
B. E. Higgins
John T Pope
Palt Cars City
Saya
Higema
Plana
Prominent Utahns Visit in Washington D C
A Utah delegation from Wasatch and Duchesne counties including State Senator Dob T L Cotton and J S Murdock met with Attorney General Palmer and Secretary Lane to discuss disputed grazing lands on Uintah reservation. The group, joined by Smoot, King, Welling, and Maja, sought relief and awaits government settlement. several aides and a Roosevelt party member attended court business in Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Wasateh
Duchesne
Utah
Dob TL. Cotton
Jos HR
Murdock
Moroni Smith
J. 8
Uintah Indian Reservation
Benators Smoot
King
Congrasa
Welling
Maja
Atty Gen Palmer
Grand Junction Boosts Uintah Basin Auto Road Plan
Grand Junction boosters hear a favorable Uintah Basin auto road report by O D Smith and associates. The route from Grand Junction to Rangeley and Vernal could cost about 25 000 to 26 000 dollars with surveys volunteered, private funding expected from Vernal and Garfield county areas, and state plus county help to reach Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Junction
Chamber of Commerce
O D Smith
Uintah
Smith and
Ila Associates
William Welsor
William Dbuthorn
Robert Lazar
Dr. White
Trulla
Nat
Stith
Rangeley
Uintah County
Thas
Smith
Tinta County
Board of County Commissioners
Rank R Wall
Uintah Basin
Heallh
Douglasa Creek
Book Cliffs
Lenathan
Imiportanes
Hall
Fralta
Douglass Creek
Vernal
Utah
Frusta
Salt Lake City
Nfall
Garfield County
Maylso
There Must Be Some Mistake In Road Plan Hums
Midvale Messenger reports frustration over Utah State Road Commission and governor delaying highway construction until prices fall. The letter critiques wartime road outlines, noting public support for starting work months ago, despite no vote. It argues prices won’t drop soon and questions government sincerity and timing.
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Glaurd
State Road Commission
State Road Commissaion
Utah
United States
Sdvice
Lennie
Trotzky
Prima Goldman
Midvale
Uintah Railroad Profits Show $120000 in 1918
Salt Lake June 9 The Uintah railroad spanning sixty eight miles with Utah segment from Mack to Watson Utah posted a net income of 120263 dollars for 1918. Dividends paid totaled 101260 dollars while 19112 went to the surplus fund. The line employs 144 people who earned 187945 dollars in wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Uintah
Utah
Runa
Mack, Cole
Watson
United States
Editors of Utah Will Visit Price
Editors of Utah will visit Price hosted by Wrica early in October. The Utah Press Association meeting in Salt Lake accepted the invitation unanimously, with 60 members including nearly all state weekly publishers. The visit will showcase Carbon county resources and honor local guests for a couple days. The piece notes a government mail truck ride permit and plans to tour Vernal to Helper, plus county officials reviewing property valuations and the postmaster appointment process amid a competitive nomination order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price News-Advocate
Wrica
State of Utah
Utah Presa Association
Salt Lake
News-Advocate
Commercial Club
Carbon County
Ress
Supt Lake Young
Wintah Basin
Vernal
Helper
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Carnegie Library
Carnegie
Assyrian Relief
S.D. Colton
E. H Burgess
Ray Dillman
Robert J1 Wallin
Troosevelt
Arty Dillman
PRICE
Democratic County Central Committee
Washingtor
Board of Equalization
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